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Sofitel Sydney Wentworth & Maison Balzac Elevate Christmas With French Tradition and Seasonal Magic

Wanderlust Union 3 mins read
Key Facts:

 

  • Sofitel Sydney Wentworth unveils its 2025 Christmas collaboration with French maison, Maison Balzac, transforming the lobby with signature décor and a whimsical, glass-adorned Christmas tree.

  • All guests at Sofitel Sydney Wentworth in December receive an exclusive 20% discount at Maison Balzac’s Strand Arcade boutique, perfect for pre-Christmas shopping.
  • A nightly candle & light ceremony at sunset connects Sydney to Paris, honouring a cherished French festive tradition embraced by Sofitel hotels worldwide.

  • Visitors and guests can experience the ritual of ‘les treize desserts’ in Club Millésime, inspired by Maison Balzac founder Élise Balzac’s South of France childhood.

  • An immersive in-room Candle Room Experience invites guests into a candlelit retreat with Pommery Champagne, a Sofitel candle and a Maison Balzac plate to take home.


High-res images HERE.

Hello,
Touching base with some festive news from Sofitel Sydney Wentworth who have unveiled their most enchanting festive collaboration yet — a French-inspired Christmas created with cult design house Maison Balzac which we thought your readers would be interested in. From 4 December guest and visitors can enjoy: 
 
 A Maison Balzac Christmas Tree:  Adorned with Maison Balzac’s best-selling Pompette coupes—and paired with Sydney’s revered florist Dr Cooper’s iconic velvet bows. 
Nightly Candle & Light Ceremony
 ‘Thirteen Desserts’ at Club Millésime: Discover the thirteen desserts inspired by Élise’s childhood and South of France traditions, 
 The Sofitel Candle Room Experience: A fully immersive, candlelit in-room moment featuring hundreds of flickering candles, a bottle of Pommery, a Sofitel Candle, and a Maison Balzac ‘Everything Plate’ to take home. ($199 add-on)
 
If you’re covering Sydney festive highlights, festive travel momentsFestive food or unique what’s on experiences, this one is rich with heritage, beauty, and storytelling.
 
Best - Sophie

About us:

About Sofitel Sydney Wentworth: Located in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth is a heritage-listed five-star hotel that blends French art de vivre with modern luxury. Since opening its doors in 1966, the hotel has been a symbol of Sydney sophistication, renowned for its elegant design, refined service, and commitment to creating memorable experiences for every guest. Home to the stylish Wentworth Bar and Garden Court Restaurant, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth continues to celebrate the art of hospitality through exceptional cuisine, curated events, and cultural partnerships, including its official partnership with Pretty Woman: The Musical.

About Sofitel: A pioneer of French luxury hospitality since 1964, Sofitel today embodies heartfelt and committed luxury with a French zest. A seamless blend of the richness of each local culture and the French joie de vivre, the brand delights travellers who appreciate delicacy and subtle refinement, offering them heartfelt and authentic service. At Sofitel, beauty is in the details: life's simple pleasures such as gastronomy and sleep are art forms for an incomparable experience.

Sofitel now boasts more than 120 hotels, all elegant and unique, in the world's most sought-after destinations. Among its most remarkable properties: Sofitel Le Scribe Paris Opera, Sofitel London St James, Sofitel Dubai The Obelisk, Sofitel Mexico City Reforma and Sofitel Ambassador Seoul. The brand also offers a selection of heritage luxury hotels under the Sofitel Legend banner, renowned for their timeless elegance and fascinating history, such as Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan or Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi. More recently, the brand also unveiled its Sofitel Residences, redefining luxury living with prestigious properties that combine elegant design with Sofitel's renowned service and sophistication. Sofitel is part of Accor, a world leading hospitality group counting over 5,500 properties throughout more than 110 countries, and a participating brand in ALL - Accor Live Limitless – a lifestyle loyalty program providing access to a wide variety of rewards, services and experiences.

Sofitel.com | all.com | group.accor.com


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Media Enquiries:
Sophie Baker, Director
Wanderlust Union
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